Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This panel discusses the current regulatory landscape for autonomous trucks – what’s happening, what’s expected, and opportunities to do more.

Panelists:
Finch Fulton, Government Affairs and Policy Advisor, K&L Gates
Earl Adams, VP of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Plus

Moderator: Richard Bishop, Principal at Bishop Consulting

02:45 State vs. federal regulations: the evolving landscape
09:32 California’s early leadership in AVs – but why not trucks?
16:00 Federal vs. state: who sets the rules for autonomous trucks?
20:40 Modernizing outdated safety rules
26:00 Global regulatory outlook: how the U.S. compares to Europe for autonomous trucks
28:05 Inflection point for autonomy: what robotaxi momentum means for the trucking industry
30:24 Closing thoughts